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Postgraduate study can be a great way to invest in your future. Do you want to learn more about a subject you love? Are you hoping to grow your career or earn more? Or maybe you want to switch to a completely new career? A postgraduate degree can help you get there.

We offer a range of career-focused postgraduate courses designed to give you an edge in the job market. Many of our degrees are flexible, with part-time and online options available. These are great if you need to fit your studies around work or other commitments.

We've developed our courses with industry experts, and many are accredited by professional bodies. That means you’ll build skills that employers really value. You’ll also learn from experienced academics who bring real-world knowledge into their teaching.

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  • Shortlisted for a Whatuni Student Choice Award for best in the UK for postgraduate student experience.Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
  • Top30We’re a top 30 UK universityGuardian University Guide 2026
  • 1stWe're 1st in the north-east for student satisfactionComplete University Guide 2026
  • Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2026

Postgraduate fees and funding

Find out all you need to know about fees and funding for postgraduate students. This includes tuition fees, scholarships, and support with finance.

Postgraduate student finance: What you need to knowScholarships and bursariesPaying your tuition feesCost of livingOther financial support
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Postgraduate research degrees

Pursuing a research degree is a major academic milestone and rewarding challenge. It’s an exciting opportunity to explore a subject you’re passionate about and make your own original contribution to your field. Every research degree is different, shaped by your interests, ideas, and the topic you focus on. No two projects are the same, which means your experience will be as unique as your research.

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Kyle Brewis

I knew postgraduate study was right for me as I wanted to focus on a more specialist area relevant to my career. Since graduating, I've moved into a new role and joined a Detective Sergeant programme. I'm also working towards my next promotion.

Kyle Brewis

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Conversion courses

Do you want to pursue a career change? A conversion course is an intensive master's degree, often in a vocational subject. They're for those who already have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated subject. Find out all you need to know about master's conversion courses.

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Customised Awards Scheme

Our Customised Awards Scheme gives you the freedom to shape your degree around your career goals and personal interests. It's available to study at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. You can choose from a range of modules to focus on one subject or combine several areas. It creates a qualification that's unique to you.

Find out more about how the Scheme works, entry requirements, and how to apply.

Customised Awards Scheme

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